Bernard Villemot (1911-1989) A rare signed limited edition Bernard Villemot Perrier print, dated  lithographic print on paper, signed Villemot 80, edition number 10/125 in pencil to lower margin, featuring stylised couple in an embrace.

This is a rare limited edition printed and signed version of this image, rather than the standard poster.

The Artist

Bernard Villemot (1911-1989) was an enormously influential French 20th century graphic designer. Villemot’s work and style are instantly recognisable, particularly due to his painterly designs. Working for over five decades, Villemot was trained by Art Deco artist Paul Colin. Amongst the most well known of Villemot’s works are those posters created for; Perrier, Bally, Orangina and SNCF (French Rail service). This Bernard Villemot Perrier print design was produced to advert mineral water for the French company Perrier.

Works by the artist have been included in many exhibitions, see the 1950s Travel Poster exhibit held a MoMA, New York –

https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/2756?locale=en

For more information on Villemot and his work see:
Embracing An Icon: The Posters Of Bernard Villemot by George & Jeanne Bon Salle, 2015

And our store BERNARD VILLEMOT (1911-1989) A rare signed print version of “Perrier c’est fou”, dated 1978

Dimensions: 49.5 x 65cm (19½ x 25½ inches)

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Condition Report: This print displays well although does have several condition issues, coffee has been spilled to a small area of the top, which is visible on the artwork as well as some minor related staining to artwork. Additionally there are a large amount of handling creases particularly to left lower edge and some minor tearing to the edges.